Crushing machine imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported crushing machine worth $315.7 million (42.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 142% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $315.7M | 42.3K t |
| 2023 | $130.3M | 25.4K t |
| 2022 | $93.9M | 17.8K t |
| 2021 | $94.6M | 18.3K t |
| 2020 | $64.7M | 9.3K t |
| 2019 | $109.2M | 13.4K t |
| 2018 | $155.9M | 16.3K t |
| 2017 | $154.6M | 18.6K t |
Where Zambia imports crushing machine from
The largest suppliers were China (46%), South Africa (16%), Germany (8%). Among the main suppliers, Australia grew fastest (+673% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $144.6M | 46% |
| South Africa | $50.0M | 16% |
| Germany | $26.0M | 8.2% |
| Australia | $20.0M | 6.3% |
| Namibia | $10.4M | 3.3% |
| India | $9.5M | 3% |
| Turkey | $6.6M | 2.1% |
| Italy | $6.5M | 2.1% |
| Chile | $5.7M | 1.8% |
| Sweden | $5.2M | 1.7% |
Product types under HS 8474
| 8474.90 | Mineral processing machine parts | 35% |
| 8474.20 | Mineral crushing and grinding machines | 25% |
| 8474.80 | Mineral pelletizing and shaping machines | 19% |
| 8474.10 | Sorting and screening machines | 12% |
| 8474.39 | Mineral mixing and kneading machines | 7.1% |
| 8474.32 | Bitumen mixing machines | 1% |
| 8474.31 | Concrete and mortar mixers | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8474.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.45 per kg, close to the world average of $6.56.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Crushing machine exports from Zambia
Exports of crushing machine by Zambia reached $6.0 million in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). DR Congo alone took 68% of it. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+58% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $4.1M | 68% |
| South Africa | $1.4M | 23% |
| South Korea | $297K | 4.9% |
| Zimbabwe | $83K | 1.4% |
| Mozambique | $75K | 1.2% |
| Malawi | $68K | 1.1% |
| Tanzania | $33K | 0.6% |
| China | $5K | 0.1% |
| Angola | $3K | 0.1% |
| Namibia | $2K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia crushing machine imports (HS 8474): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8474: Machinery for sorting, screening, separating, washing, crushing, grinding, mixing or kneading earth, stone, ores in solid form, shaping, moulding machinery for solid mineral fuels.
Common questions
What is the value of crushing machine imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported crushing machine worth $315.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 42.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 222 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 142% on 2023.
Which countries supply crushing machine to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($144.6 million), followed by South Africa (16%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 55 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 673% on the year.
What is the average import price of crushing machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.45 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $6.56 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of crushing machine to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $154.6 million in 2017 to $315.7 million in 2024, an increase of 104%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $139.9 million a year.
Does Zambia also export crushing machine?
Yes. Zambia exported $6.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, South Africa and South Korea. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $309.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for crushing machine?
The HS code for crushing machine is heading 8474. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 8474.90 (35% of the value) and 8474.20 (25%).
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